United States Paintings

Browse free public domain artworks from United States — paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Watercolour by Fidelia Bridges depicting barren branches and pale sky

February

Fidelia Bridges

A young woman assertively claims her turn in a genteel gathering, showcasing social commentary.

The young one; I beg your pardon, sir, but I believe it is my turn next

Charles Dana Gibson

A serene scene of a couple in a rowboat on calm waters.

Couple in a Rowboat

Dean Cornwell

Marine scene with crashing waves and clouds, oil painting by William Trost Richards

Breakers

William Trost Richards

Modernism landscape by George Copeland Ault, featuring a luminous house at night.

Bright Light at Russell’s Corners

George Copeland Ault

Landscape with knoll and trees, figure on horseback, oil on canvas by Thomas Sully

Landscape with Knoll with Trees, Figure on Horseback

Thomas Sully

Landscape featuring a bridge, cottage, and church by Louis Kinney Harlow, 1892

Bridge over a stream, with a cottage and a church in the background

Louis Kinney Harlow

Impressionist artwork depicting urban life by Mail & Express

Broadway, East Side. 12th to 14th St.

Mail & Express

Point Lobos by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting ocean and rocky shore

Point Lobos

Ernest Haskell

Genre scene depicting a busy New York street in 1899 by Mail & Express

Broadway, West Side. Bleecker to Third St.

Mail & Express

Engraving by Ernest Haskell featuring intricate designs and interplay of light and shadow.

Brooklyn Etchers’ Gift Plate

Ernest Haskell

Brown County Homestead in Winter, oil on canvas by Edward K. Williams, shows a tranquil snowy landscape.

Brown County Homestead in Winter

Edward K. Williams

Facade of Pickman-Derby House, oil painting by Mary Jane Derby

Pickman-Derby House, 70 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts

Mary Jane Derby

Landscape featuring luminous whites and soft creams by John Ireland Howe Downes, Impressionism

White Amalfi

John Ireland Howe Downes

A satirical illustration depicting a nobleman entering polite society.

The latest nobleman

Charles Dana Gibson

Twilight Surf by Thomas Alexander Harrison, impressionism, marine scene with waves and sunset

Twilight Surf

Thomas Alexander Harrison

Camp 23rd Arkansas River by Daniel A. Jenks, oil on canvas depicting soldiers by a river at sunset.

Camp 23rd Arkansas River

Daniel A. Jenks

Landscape of Pine Island, New York by Frederick Rondel, oil on canvas

Pine Island, New York

Frederick Rondel

Landscape of Camp 120, Eagle Lake by Daniel A. Jenks, oil on canvas

Camp 120, Eagle Lake, Sierra Nevadas

Daniel A. Jenks

Thomas Moran's 'Field Sketch of Rocky Canyon' captures the rugged beauty of nature.

Field Sketch of Rocky Canyon

Thomas Moran

Landscape of Potomac River in oil on canvas by Augustus Köllner

Canal, Potomac River, Georgetown

Augustus Köllner

Cape Cod Evening by Edward Hopper, oil painting depicting figures on a porch with warm light at twilight.

Cape Cod Evening

Edward Hopper

Oil on canvas by Thomas Chambers depicting a naval battle with frigates and stormy seas

Capture of H.B.M. Frigate Macedonian by U.S. Frigate United States, October 25, 1812

Thomas Chambers

A man patiently fishing in Central Park, capturing the essence of leisure.

Waiting for a Bite, Central Park

John George Brown

A glimpse into domestic life, featuring a woman shelling peas.

Pink Note–Shelling Peas

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Castle Rock, Nahant, Massachusetts by Alfred Thompson Bricher, oil on canvas, depicting a rocky coastline

Castle Rock, Nahant, Massachusetts

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Cathedral, Milan by Otto Henry Bacher, watercolor on paper depicting intricate stonework and spires.

Cathedral, Milan

Otto Henry Bacher

A painting depicting figures outside a doorway by Whistler.

Figures Outside a Doorway

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Figurative scene depicting marble figures in a moment of silence by Frank Edwin Scott

Place de la Concorde no. V

Frank Edwin Scott

Chappaqua Farm lithograph by Currier & Ives showing a residence surrounded by fields

Chappaqua Farm, West Chester County, N.Y. The residence of the Hon. Horace Greely

Currier & Ives.

Triumph of Stoffel Brinkerhoff, oil on canvas by John Gadsby Chapman

Triumph of Stoffel Brinkerhoff, on His Return from His Conquests in the East

John Gadsby Chapman

Architecture of Place St. André des Arts, Paris by Victor Alfred Lundy, medium unknown

Place St. André des Arts, Paris between Rue Suger & Rue St. André des Arts

Victor Alfred Lundy

The Ponte Vecchio arches over the Arno River, oil painting by John Ireland Howe Down

The Ponte Vecchio

John Ireland Howe Downes

Abstract composition with vibrant colors by Gerald Sinclair Hayward, medium unknown

Plan for the Relief of Broadway

Gerald Sinclair Hayward

Cherry blossoms by William Henry Holmes, impressionism, depicting pink petals against a soft azure background

Cherry Blossoms

William Henry Holmes

Coastal sunset oil painting by Alfred Thompson Bricher with reflections on water.

Sunset on the Coast

Alfred Thompson Bricher

Chestnut Trees In Bloom by William Henry Holmes, impressionism, depicting blooming chestnut trees.

Chestnut Trees In Bloom

William Henry Holmes

Marine scene with a fishing boat in Monterey Bay by Bolton Coit Brown, oil painting

Chinese Fishing Village, Monterey Bay, California

Bolton Coit Brown

Plaza Hotel in the Rain by Paul Cornoyer, impressionism, architecture

Plaza Hotel in the Rain

Paul Cornoyer

Church, Rancho de Taos by Selden Connor Gile, oil on canvas depicting a church in a desert landscape

Church, Rancho de Taos

Selden Connor Gile

Landscape with a solitary figure in the wilderness, oil painting by John Mix Stanley

Tshimikain Mission or Chemakane Mission

John Mix Stanley

A colorful, abstract depiction of a car crossing a street.

Car across the Street

Arthur Dove

Pleasure Party by a Mill, oil on canvas by James Peale, depicting figures enjoying a sunny day near a mill.

Pleasure Party by a Mill

James Peale

Classical Landscape by John Ritto Penniman, oil painting depicting a tranquil river and nature.

Classical Landscape

John Ritto Penniman

Gothic architecture of Church of the Holy Apostles by Alexander Jackson Davis

Church of the Holy Apostles, New York City

Alexander Jackson Davis

Landscape with swirling clouds and a moon, oil painting by William Trost Richards

The August Moon

William Trost Richards

Still life of pomegranates on white cloth by John Singer Sargent, oil painting

Pomegranates, Majorca

John Singer Sargent

Coast of Grand Manan Island, Canada by Frederic Edwin Church, oil painting depicting cliffs and ocean at sunset.

Coast of Grand Manan Island, Canada

Frederic Edwin Church

Coastline, California by Dong Kingman, watercolor on paper depicting waves and shoreline

Coastline, California

Dong Kingman

Coconut Palms, Honolulu by John Ireland Howe Downes, oil on canvas

Coconut Palms, Honolulu

John Ireland Howe Downes

Coeur d’Alene Mission, St. Ignatius River by John Mix Stanley, oil on canvas, depicting a tranquil river landscape.

Coeur d’Alene Mission, St. Ignatius River

John Mix Stanley

A solitary female figure stands in a moonlit landscape, embodying steadfastness amidst darkness.

Constance

Albert Pinkham Ryder

Contentment Island by John Frederick Kensett, oil on canvas, features rolling hills and tranquil water.

Contentment Island

John Frederick Kensett

Landscape view of Philadelphia from a park by Ernest Peixotto, oil painting

Philadelphia, View from the Park

Ernest Peixotto

Louis Rhead's 'Harper’s Bazar, Easter' captures the essence of a festive gathering.

Harper’s Bazar, Easter

Louis Rhead

Portrait of a Lady by Thomas Wilmer Dewing captures the essence of American Impressionism.

Portrait of a Lady

Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Cypress Study No. 2 by Ernest Haskell, watercolor on paper depicting slender cypress trees and lush foliage.

Cypress Study No. 2

Ernest Haskell

A painting titled 'Torment' by Arthur Bowen Davies depicting emotional struggle.

Torment

Arthur Bowen Davies

A serene beach scene painted by Whistler, showcasing his impressionistic style.

Beach Scene

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A satirical illustration depicting well-dressed individuals engaged in trivial pursuits.

Wasted energy

Charles Dana Gibson

A boy with a lantern fleeing through a thicket, with ghostly faces peering from the trees.

Goblin Lanterns

Helen Hyde

A portrait of James Abbott McNeill Whistler, showcasing his distinctive style.

Whistler with the White Lock

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

This artwork depicts William Caxton creating ink, showcasing the Art Nouveau style.

William Caxton Made His Own Ink by The Ault & Wiborg Co.

Louis Rhead

Frida Kahlo's painting depicts a vibrant window display on a Detroit street.

Window Display on a Detroit Street (Aparador en una calle de Detroit)

Frida Kahlo

This artwork features a beautiful illustration by Louis Rhead.

Winter Tales for Winter Nights. A Series of Novelettes by The Greatest Authors of Our Time

Louis Rhead

A woman in a black evening dress stands with her back partly turned, exuding elegance and confidence.

Woman in black evening dress

Charles Dana Gibson

A young girl is depicted peeling apples in a serene setting.

Girl Peeling Apples

John George Brown

A proud mother presents her son to a Navy officer in a recruitment scene.

U.S. Navy–Here he is, sir

Charles Dana Gibson

Lithograph by Sarony & Knapp depicting the 69th Regiment's departure near St. Patrick's Cathedral

Departure of the 69th Regt N.Y.S.M. Tuesday April 23d 1861. The Irish Headquarters around St. Patricks Cathedral, Cor. Prince & Mott St.

Sarony, Major & Knapp Lith.

Whistler’s Butterfly is a notable work by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, showcasing his unique style.

Whistler’s Butterfly

James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Landscape of the Hudson River by Francis Augustus Silva, oil on canvas

The Hudson at the Tappan Zee

Francis Augustus Silva

An ambassador's ball depicting diplomats and dignitaries in a grand ballroom.

An ambassador’s ball in the days to come

Charles Dana Gibson

Two women picking fruit from leafy branches in a serene setting.

Young Women Picking Fruit

Mary Cassatt

A dynamic depiction of polo players on horseback by Joseph Christian Leyendecker.

Polo Players on Horseback

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

Arthur Dove's 'Goat' features a stylized representation of a goat in a vibrant color palette.

Goat

Arthur Dove

A confident young woman stands before an audience, poised to speak in a social setting.

An impromptu address

Charles Dana Gibson

A reclining female nude by Carl Newman showcasing the artist's unique style.

Reclining Female Nude II

Carl Newman

This painting features a stylish depiction of a man in a fashionable collar.

Arrow collars, Cluett shirts

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

This painting features a reclining female nude in a modernist style.

Reclining Female Nude VII

Carl Newman

Spring Has Sprung by Joseph Christian Leyendecker features vibrant colors and floral motifs.

Spring Has Sprung

Joseph Christian Leyendecker

A confident young woman engages in conversation with attentive men, showcasing social dynamics of the era.

Without Reserve

Charles Dana Gibson

Interior scene of a dining room with golden light by John Hazelhurst Boneval Latrobe

Dining Room and Stage Offices at White Sulphur Springs

John Hazelhurst Boneval Latrobe

A woman and a young girl share a moment in a sun-dappled garden, surrounded by flowers.

In the Garden

Mary Cassatt

Meadow with Distant Hills, oil on canvas by William Wendt

Meadow with Distant Hills

William Wendt

A policeman stands in front of a parliamentary building, showcasing a blend of urban life and governance.

Policeman with Parliamentary Building

Dean Cornwell

A forlorn dog gazes up at travelers on the verge of departure, capturing a bittersweet moment of abandonment.

The Dog; here he has been hanging around us for a month, and we leave to-night

Charles Dana Gibson

Landscape oil painting by James S. Baillie depicting Dunlap’s Hurlgate Ferry Hotel.

View of J.M. Dunlap’s Hurlgate Ferry Hotel …

James S. Baillie

Portrait of Dolley Payne Madison by Gilbert Stuart.

Dolley Payne Madison (Mrs. James Madison)

Gilbert Stuart

Landscape by Edward Mitchell Bannister, oil painting depicting a luminous sky and nature.

Dorchester 1856

Edward Mitchell Bannister

Oil painting of Donner Lake by William Franklin Jackson, showcasing vibrant hues and reflections.

Donner Lake

William Franklin Jackson